To Start Engine - Craftsman 247.77638 Manual Del Operador

gaS anD Oil Fill-UP
Oil
(one bottle shipped with unit)
First Time Use
1. Remove oil fill plug.
2. With the chipper shredder on level ground, use a funnel to empty
entire contents of oil bottle provided into the engine.
3. Replace oil fill plug and tighten.
Subsequent Uses
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification
SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to the
expected operating temperature. Follow the chart below.
Colder
5W30
Oil Viscosity Chart
Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve starting
in cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when
used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
1. Check the oil level by removing the oil fill plug and looking into
the oil fill hole. Oil should be visible up to the threads of the oil fill
plug, almost to the point of overflowing. Fill if necessary. Capac-
ity is approximately 28 oz. Overfilling can cause a hazardous
situation, be sure to wipe up any spilled or excess oil.
2. Replace oil fill plug and tighten.
3. Keep oil level at FULL. Running the engine with too little oil can
result in permanent engine damage.
gasoline
Warning
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors
or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, and other sources of ignition.
1. Remove fuel cap from the fuel tank.
2. Make sure the container from which you will pour the gasoline is
clean and free from rust or foreign particles. Never use gasoline
that may be stale from long periods of storage in its container.
Gasoline that has been sitting for any period longer than four
weeks should be considered stale.
3. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded regular gasoline only. Do
not use gasoline containing METHANOL. Replace fuel cap.
OPERATION
Warmer
SAE30
Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before
storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine
and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use
fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE Instructions for additional
information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
NOTE: Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running out of gaso-
line while operating the chipper shredder. If the unit runs out of gas as
it is chipping, it may be necessary to unclog the discharge area before
it can be restarted. Refer to SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE section.

TO STarT EnginE

1. Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug.
2. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to
provide space for fuel expansion.
3. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the ON position.
4. Move the choke lever on the engine to CHOKE
warm engine may not require choking.) See Figure 10.
5. Move throttle control to START/RUN (Rabbit)
Figure 10.
6. Standing behind the unit, grasp starter handle and pull rope out
until you feel a drag.
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Figure 10
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